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>> and now, "bbc world news >> this is bbc world news, reporting from washington, i'm katty kay. obama's language signaling and opening to meet with the president of iran. it can serve as a major step down a long road. >> kenya says the shopping mall siege is over. the president announces three days of mourning for the victims of the terrorist attack. and could the fuel of the future be found in our trash cans? norway is meeting -- leading th
>> and now, "bbc world news >> this is bbc world news, reporting from washington, i'm katty kay. obama's language signaling and opening to meet with the president of iran. it can serve as a major step down a long road. >> kenya says the shopping mall siege is over. the president announces three days of mourning for the victims of the terrorist attack. and could the fuel of the future be found in our trash cans? norway is meeting -- leading th
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now it's a test case for obama's credibility, credibility around the world, and credibility at home. there is a common assumption that he can rally public opinion. he can lean on congress, and ultimately they'll force democrats-- they don't like the policy but they'll say you can't let obama go down and have his credibility destroyed. i'm really dubious that that's going to be the case. i think republicans are going to be largely against it. that's really clear. the democrats in their hearts they're against. the noise from their districts is going to be solidly against. pelosi is very good at rallying votes. but i think this is a-- going to be an uphill fight for them, and if he loses it will be really bad for the administration. >> woodruff: you agree it was a mistake to go to congress? >> no, i don't think it was a mistake to go to congress. i have never seen any president on the eve of initiating military action-- that is war action, that is hitting another country-- with less popular support, less public support, less political support, and less international support than the pre
now it's a test case for obama's credibility, credibility around the world, and credibility at home. there is a common assumption that he can rally public opinion. he can lean on congress, and ultimately they'll force democrats-- they don't like the policy but they'll say you can't let obama go down and have his credibility destroyed. i'm really dubious that that's going to be the case. i think republicans are going to be largely against it. that's really clear. the democrats in their hearts...
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president obama announces to the world that a ten-year manhunt is over. the founder and face of al qaeda is dead. in a late night raid in pakistan, a group of u.s. navy seals, now well known as seal team 6, had stormed the walled compound where bin laden was quietly living and operating. now writing in esquire magazine phil bronstein of the center of investigative reporting has tracked down the man credited with taking the kill shot who has since retired from the navy. the man described only as the shooter tells of his struggle. no pension. difficulty finding employment. a lack of health insurance. and no security protection for his family or himself. the former seal hassles filed a disability claim with the department of veterans affairs for service-related injuries. average wait time for a decision exceeds nine months. we reached out to the pentagon for comment on the article. a spokesperson there said, quote, we're not responding to it in any way, either to confirm or deny anything. for more on this story i'm joined by the article's author phil bronste
president obama announces to the world that a ten-year manhunt is over. the founder and face of al qaeda is dead. in a late night raid in pakistan, a group of u.s. navy seals, now well known as seal team 6, had stormed the walled compound where bin laden was quietly living and operating. now writing in esquire magazine phil bronstein of the center of investigative reporting has tracked down the man credited with taking the kill shot who has since retired from the navy. the man described only as...
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. >> warner: next to africa, where president obama's multi-nation tour comes as the world watches the day to day health of former south african leader nelson mandela. president obama today gazed out the "door of no return" on senegal's goree island-- a memorial to the multitude of africans said to have walked through it, bound for slavery in the new world. he described the experience-- part of the first family's first full day in africa-- as a very powerful moment. >> and this is a testament to when we're not vigilant in defense of what's right, what can happen. >> warner: earlier, senegalese president macky sall welcomed his american counterpart to the capital city, dakar. >> it is wonderful to be here in senegal. >> warner: both leaders embraced the importance of transparent government, economic development and food-security efforts in the country. but they parted ways over gay rights. homosexuality is a crime in most african nations, including senegal. >> every country, every group of people, every religion have different customs, different traditions. but when it comes to how the
. >> warner: next to africa, where president obama's multi-nation tour comes as the world watches the day to day health of former south african leader nelson mandela. president obama today gazed out the "door of no return" on senegal's goree island-- a memorial to the multitude of africans said to have walked through it, bound for slavery in the new world. he described the experience-- part of the first family's first full day in africa-- as a very powerful moment. >> and...
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obama recalled it was mandela's work-- worlds away-- that helped fuel his own desire to enter public service. >> over 30 years ago, while still a student, i learned of nelson mandela and the struggles taking place in this beautiful land, and it stirred something in me. it woke me up to my responsibilities to others and to myself, and it set me on an improbable journey that finds me here today. and while i will always fall short of madiba's example, he makes me want to be a better man. >> ifill: under tight security, the president and nearly 100 other heads of state and government filed into the stadium. they included three former u.s. presidents: jimmy carter, bill clinton and george w. bush. brazil's president dilma rousseff pointed to mandela's long battle against apartheid and the example he set for many in the developing world. >> ( translated ): mandela's fight and that of the south african people as a whole became a paradigm, a model not only for this continent but also for those who fight for justice, freedom and equality. >> ifill: and cuban president raul castro paid special
obama recalled it was mandela's work-- worlds away-- that helped fuel his own desire to enter public service. >> over 30 years ago, while still a student, i learned of nelson mandela and the struggles taking place in this beautiful land, and it stirred something in me. it woke me up to my responsibilities to others and to myself, and it set me on an improbable journey that finds me here today. and while i will always fall short of madiba's example, he makes me want to be a better man....
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on tuesday, margaret warner reports from new york, as president obama and other world leaders address the united nation's general assembly. i'm gwen ifill. >> woodruff: and i'm judy woodruff. we'll see you online and again here tomorrow evening. on behalf of all of us at the pbs newshour, thank you and good night. >> major funding for the pbs newshour has been provided by: moving our economy for 160 years. bnsf, the engine that connects us. >> supported by the john d. and catherine t. macarthur foundation. committed to building a more just, verdant and peaceful world. more information at macfound.org >> and with the ongoing support of these institutions and foundations. and... >> this program was made possible by the corporation for public broadcasting. and by contributions to your pbs station from viewers like you. thank you. captioning sponsored by macneil/lehrer productions captioned by media access group at wgbh access.wgbh.org f . >>> this is "nightly business report," with tyler mathisen and susie gering. >>> you get closer to local life and cultural treasures,
on tuesday, margaret warner reports from new york, as president obama and other world leaders address the united nation's general assembly. i'm gwen ifill. >> woodruff: and i'm judy woodruff. we'll see you online and again here tomorrow evening. on behalf of all of us at the pbs newshour, thank you and good night. >> major funding for the pbs newshour has been provided by: moving our economy for 160 years. bnsf, the engine that connects us. >> supported by the john d. and...
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a summit with world leaders, a meeting overshadowed by tensions around a strike on syria. good evening. i'm judy woodruff. >> brown: and i'm jeffrey brown. on the newshour tonight, we hear from former national security advisor brent scowcroft and former diplomat chris hill. and we continue our talks with members of congress about syria- - tonight, democratic congressman alan grayson. >> woodruff: then, from western massachusetts, a story about a county taking "going local" to a whole new level by printing its own money. >> it's about community support. it's about shopping local. it's about sustainability right here where we live and we work. >> brown: the internet's making its way into our cars, our refrigerators, even our toilets. hari sreenivasan asks: does that make it easier for hackers to disrupt our daily lives? >> woodruff: and, it's a bird, it's a plane, it's the story of superman through the ages. >> there is no more symbolic character than superman, who created the archetype of the superhero. and everything that's come after him that's touched on the idea of some
a summit with world leaders, a meeting overshadowed by tensions around a strike on syria. good evening. i'm judy woodruff. >> brown: and i'm jeffrey brown. on the newshour tonight, we hear from former national security advisor brent scowcroft and former diplomat chris hill. and we continue our talks with members of congress about syria- - tonight, democratic congressman alan grayson. >> woodruff: then, from western massachusetts, a story about a county taking "going local"...
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and other world leaders. the south african government admitted that he was not a professional interpreter. jpmorgan chase may pay $2 billion in penalties j.p. morgan chase may pay $2 billion in penalties and face criminal charges for not taking action against rogue financier bernie madoff. the "new york times" reported the tentative deal today. federal agencies say the bank "turned a blind eye" to madoff's ponzi scheme. he's serving a 150-year prison term for defrauding thousands of investors. on wall street today, stocks slumped over renewed concerns that the federal reserve may start winding down its economic stimulus efforts. the dow jones industrial average lost 104 points to close at 15,739. the nasdaq fell five points to close at 3,998. still to come on the newshour: the decline of moderate rebels in syria; an architect of the budget compromise; extending deadlines to ensure americans get health insurance; do there need to be news laws to curb n.s.a. spying?; and the families of newtown, one year later.
and other world leaders. the south african government admitted that he was not a professional interpreter. jpmorgan chase may pay $2 billion in penalties j.p. morgan chase may pay $2 billion in penalties and face criminal charges for not taking action against rogue financier bernie madoff. the "new york times" reported the tentative deal today. federal agencies say the bank "turned a blind eye" to madoff's ponzi scheme. he's serving a 150-year prison term for defrauding...
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world focused on the speeches of these two men. president obama made clear he wants to pursue a diplomatic track or it's worth testing the diplomatic track. at the same time, he didn't give up the prospect of military force and rouhani was certainly not as bellicose and saber rattling as his predecessor, ahmadinejad, used to be at these gatherings, as we all remember, talking about the holocaust not being real and just a lot of inflammatory language. but that said, talking to senior u.s. officials just now they didn't see in rouhani's speech necessarily a great -- you know, there was not much leg or ankles shown in this speech and there certainly was no specifics about what iran might be willing to give. they didn't expect that in the speech. i mean, who would negotiate in a speech? but the attitude of the administration here is reality may have changed but that really remains to be demonstrated and the meeting friday, while not a true negotiating meeting, will be the first tuntd for these two foreign ministers to test each other's
world focused on the speeches of these two men. president obama made clear he wants to pursue a diplomatic track or it's worth testing the diplomatic track. at the same time, he didn't give up the prospect of military force and rouhani was certainly not as bellicose and saber rattling as his predecessor, ahmadinejad, used to be at these gatherings, as we all remember, talking about the holocaust not being real and just a lot of inflammatory language. but that said, talking to senior u.s....
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weapons. >> it's not the world. obama can draw it for himself not for other countries we have our readily like orasone tee. but if you want to talk red lines united states used -- isreal used -- nobody said anything, what about the red lines? we don't see red lines. it's political red line. >> charlie: president is prepared to strike. perhaps we'll get authorization of congress or not. the question then is, would you give up chemical weapons it if it would prevent the president from authorizing a strike? if that is a deal you would accept? >> again, you are implying that we have chemical weapons. >> i have to that's the assumption of the president that is his assumption and he is the one who will order the strike. >> it's his problem. but for us in syria we have principles. we do anything to prevent the region from another crazy war. it's not only syria. it will start in syria -- >> charlie: anything to prevent the region from having another crazy war. >> yes. >> charlie: you recognize the consequences for you if th
weapons. >> it's not the world. obama can draw it for himself not for other countries we have our readily like orasone tee. but if you want to talk red lines united states used -- isreal used -- nobody said anything, what about the red lines? we don't see red lines. it's political red line. >> charlie: president is prepared to strike. perhaps we'll get authorization of congress or not. the question then is, would you give up chemical weapons it if it would prevent the president from...
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president obama joined other leaders from the world's wealthest nations at a summit dominated by the civil war in syria. the u.s. supreme court struck down an arizona law that required proof of citizenship when someone registers to vote in federal elections. >> woodruff: and that's the newshour for tonight. but before we go, we have some exciting news of our own to share that involves hari. we're expanding, and bringing you our unique brand of reporting and analysis of the news seven days a week. starting september 7, pbs launches the "pbs newshour weekend." hari will anchor the half-hour saturday and sunday program from new york, partnering with member station wnet. it's the next step in our commitment to make the newshour a trusted, reliable source of news available anywhere, anytime, weekdays, weekends, and, always, online. i'm judy woodruff. >> ifill: and i'm gwen ifill. we'll see you online, and again here tomorrow evening. thank you, and good night. >> major funding for the pbs newshour has been provided by: moving our economy for 160 years. bnsf, the engine that connects us. >
president obama joined other leaders from the world's wealthest nations at a summit dominated by the civil war in syria. the u.s. supreme court struck down an arizona law that required proof of citizenship when someone registers to vote in federal elections. >> woodruff: and that's the newshour for tonight. but before we go, we have some exciting news of our own to share that involves hari. we're expanding, and bringing you our unique brand of reporting and analysis of the news seven days...
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in terms of whether something will change, as president obama has assured these world leaders he's going to look at, no one knows because the president decide but several experienced hands have told me they could imagine when you've got the president saying over and over again, look, just because we have this technical capability doesn't mean we always have to use it that intelligence agencies take their guidance from policy makers in the white house and they could imagine the president saying, you know, when it comes to buging the american -- the cell phone of a differently leader do we really get more out of it than the risk than that it will be exsupposed? >> margaret warner with us and luke baker in brussels, thanks so much. >> woodruff: now, we turn to energy and the environment and to the crucial and often controversial role of the e.p.a. ray suarez begins with some background on the agency and its new leader. >> reporter: to find a new chief, president obama didn't have to go far. he went directly to the e.p.a.'s office of air and radiation and selected a nominee with an extensive
in terms of whether something will change, as president obama has assured these world leaders he's going to look at, no one knows because the president decide but several experienced hands have told me they could imagine when you've got the president saying over and over again, look, just because we have this technical capability doesn't mean we always have to use it that intelligence agencies take their guidance from policy makers in the white house and they could imagine the president saying,...
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the government scheduled a memorial service for tuesday, with president obama and other world leaders attending. and u.s. unemployment dropped to 7% in november-- the lowest since 2008-- as employers added 203,000 jobs. on the "newshour" online right now-- a challenge for students. what were the world events that most affected you in 2013? using the story-telling tool meograph, students have the opportunity to create a zeitgeist project and win prizes from our partner, google. instructions on how to enter are on our home page. and monday on the show, we'll have a conversation with rock legend carlos santana, but you can check out a sneak preview online, where he tells us an endearing story about the time he spent with nelson mandela. that's on art beat. all that and more is on our website newshour.pbs.org. and a reminder about some upcoming programs from our pbs colleagues. gwen ifill is preparing for "washington week," which airs later this evening. here's a preview: >> good economic news in washington, shaky news around the country. which is real? and our panelists remember nelson m
the government scheduled a memorial service for tuesday, with president obama and other world leaders attending. and u.s. unemployment dropped to 7% in november-- the lowest since 2008-- as employers added 203,000 jobs. on the "newshour" online right now-- a challenge for students. what were the world events that most affected you in 2013? using the story-telling tool meograph, students have the opportunity to create a zeitgeist project and win prizes from our partner, google....
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president obama was in sweden, appealing for world support to punish syria for using chemical weapons. in washington, a senate committee approved a resolution authorizing the use of force. and the cleveland man convicted of holding three women captive over the course of a decade was found dead in his prison cell overnight. authorities said ariel castro hanged himself. >> woodruff: online, why being famous is a lot more lucrative than being good. kwame holman has more. >> reporter: on "making sense," the power of a household name. we looked into the sales of the book "the cuckoo's calling" before and after its author, robert galbraith, was exposed as j.k. rowling. and what makes sarin deadly? on "science wednesday," we examine the potency of poisonous gas. all that and more is on our web site, newshour.pbs.org. judy? >> woodruff: and that's the newshour for tonight. before we go, a reminder. we have good news if you're used to watching the pbs newshour monday through friday. starting this weekend, you can find us saturdays and sundays, as well. pbs newshour weekend premieres this satur
president obama was in sweden, appealing for world support to punish syria for using chemical weapons. in washington, a senate committee approved a resolution authorizing the use of force. and the cleveland man convicted of holding three women captive over the course of a decade was found dead in his prison cell overnight. authorities said ariel castro hanged himself. >> woodruff: online, why being famous is a lot more lucrative than being good. kwame holman has more. >> reporter:...
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>> and now, "bbc world news america." >>orti rep from washingn, the fbi released images of two suspects in the boston bombings and president obama issues the rallying message for a proud city. >> this time nextear, on the third monday april, the world will return to this great american city to run harder than ever and to cheer even louder.
>> and now, "bbc world news america." >>orti rep from washingn, the fbi released images of two suspects in the boston bombings and president obama issues the rallying message for a proud city. >> this time nextear, on the third monday april, the world will return to this great american city to run harder than ever and to cheer even louder.
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>> and now, "bbc world news america." president obama cancels a moscow summit with president putin. this after russia grantor -- granted edwards snowden asylum, sending at chill through relations. throughoutg flights the region. it cost billions and has the backing of key countries. inside a project which could power the future. pairs oking
>> and now, "bbc world news america." president obama cancels a moscow summit with president putin. this after russia grantor -- granted edwards snowden asylum, sending at chill through relations. throughoutg flights the region. it cost billions and has the backing of key countries. inside a project which could power the future. pairs oking
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and now, "bbc world news america." president obama announced his government surveillance program and assesses this deteriorating relationship with russia. >> we're doing things that are good for the united states and hopefully good for russia as well. but recognizing there are going to be some differences. we will not be able to completely disguise them. >> hiding in plain sight. this sicilian mafia boss was living in italy for decades. italy wants him back to serve his time. it is summer. it must be time for that vacation souvenir. we will trace how the trinkets have become big business.
and now, "bbc world news america." president obama announced his government surveillance program and assesses this deteriorating relationship with russia. >> we're doing things that are good for the united states and hopefully good for russia as well. but recognizing there are going to be some differences. we will not be able to completely disguise them. >> hiding in plain sight. this sicilian mafia boss was living in italy for decades. italy wants him back to serve his...
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was she an effective advocate for the obama administration's worldview around the world? >> well, i means that's where clearly she gets marks. she had a level of celebrity star power, not to mention her absolutely relentless desire to travel around the world. we did it the other day of all 112 countries that she went to from afghanistan to zambia, called it a secretary of schlep. and in some ways there is actually a real dewait-- debate opened up. michael kinsley said it was a complete waste of time. >> suarez: trudy, the boosters of hillary clinton have noted that at the time that she became secretary, u.s. prestige around the world was heavily damaged by very contentious relationships during the bush years. if you limit the questions to whether those have been repaired, how does her record as secretary look then? >> you know, the obama administration put an emphasis on alliances. and there's no question, she set out. she repaired the relationship with europeans. she brought about closer relationships with southeast asian countries in an effort to pivot towards asia and
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in the late 1980s he demonstrated against world bank policies even calling for its end. last year picked by president obama he became the bank's chief after serving as president of dartmouth college since 2009. i talked with dr. kim at world bank headquarters in washington this morning and began by asking what's new in his goal of attacking poverty. >> we feel the fact that there's still 1.2 billion people living in absolute poverty, which is less than $1.25 a day, is a stain on our collective conscience. >> suarez: a stain? >> a stain. over the past 25 years we've made progress. we've gone from 4% of the people living in absolute poverty to 21% today most of that was because china grew sora but now the tough work remains. what we're seeing is a 1% a year drop in global poverty but what's going to happen is that that curve will flatten out dramatically and what we're saying is we now need to bend that arc downwards and really end poverty and it's going to take a lot of effort to reach this target. >> brown: give us a concrete example of what would you now do differently.
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>> and now, "bbc world news america." >> this is bbc world news america. reporting from washington, i'm katty kay. president obama saying the health-care rollout has been fixed and americans should give it another chance. >> tell your friends and your family not to let the initial problems with the website discourage you. >> ukrainians braves another night in the cold. they have failed to unseat the government, but they say they won't hit -- quick. -- they won't quit. she is young
>> and now, "bbc world news america." >> this is bbc world news america. reporting from washington, i'm katty kay. president obama saying the health-care rollout has been fixed and americans should give it another chance. >> tell your friends and your family not to let the initial problems with the website discourage you. >> ukrainians braves another night in the cold. they have failed to unseat the government, but they say they won't hit -- quick. -- they...
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. >> brown: president obama called on young israelis to see the world through palestinian eyes and challenged israeli and palestinian leaders to abandon formulas and habits that have blocked peace. but even amid his visit, the old threats and realities of violence were present. margaret warner reports from jerusalem. >> warner: the second day of the president's trip to israel and the west bank was met with rocket fire from one place mr. obama won't go: hamas-controlled gaza two landed in sderot, israel in a clear breach of the ceasefire between the islamist hamas faction and israel struck late last year. there were no injuries. a little-known militant group claimed responsibility, saying it wanted to show that israel could not protect its airspace during mr. obama's visit the israeli mayor of sderot said there was another message from militants to president obama: >> the message is "why you go to ramallah? we are the owners of this region. you can arrive to gaza and talk with us. why do you go to talk with abu mazen in ramallah?" >> warner: abu mazen is palestinian president mahmoud abbas, wh
. >> brown: president obama called on young israelis to see the world through palestinian eyes and challenged israeli and palestinian leaders to abandon formulas and habits that have blocked peace. but even amid his visit, the old threats and realities of violence were present. margaret warner reports from jerusalem. >> warner: the second day of the president's trip to israel and the west bank was met with rocket fire from one place mr. obama won't go: hamas-controlled gaza two...
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exploring the world in comfort. >> behind closed doors. president obama meets privately with the country's most powerful financial regulators to discuss the new rules that will govern the country's biggest banks. >>> going gangbusters, 900% in nine years to the day. that's how much google has returned since going public. it dominates search, and seizing the smartphone market. but is the stock atop of many mutual funds, a good buy for the next nine. >>> attention shoppers are you willing to give
exploring the world in comfort. >> behind closed doors. president obama meets privately with the country's most powerful financial regulators to discuss the new rules that will govern the country's biggest banks. >>> going gangbusters, 900% in nine years to the day. that's how much google has returned since going public. it dominates search, and seizing the smartphone market. but is the stock atop of many mutual funds, a good buy for the next nine. >>> attention shoppers...
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has similar agreements-- dating from world war two-- with britain, australia, new zealand and canada. in washington today, state department spokeswoman jen psaki said the obama administration is ready to discuss the issue. >> we are happy to have those conversations and listen to our partners around the world as they express their concerns. as we cooperate with those and many other countries on counterterrorism operations, and we expect and are hopeful that that will continue. >> reporter: meanwhile, in "usa today", president obama's assistant for homeland security- - lisa monaco-- pointed to a review of u.s. intelligence gathering, commissioned by the president. she wrote, "we want to ensure we are collecting information because we need it and not just because we can." but there were also skeptical voices. republican senator marco rubio of florida-- who's on the intelligence committee-- said much of the outrage from european leaders is for show. >> these leaders are responding to domestic pressures in their own country. none of them are truly shocked about any of this. they're aware
has similar agreements-- dating from world war two-- with britain, australia, new zealand and canada. in washington today, state department spokeswoman jen psaki said the obama administration is ready to discuss the issue. >> we are happy to have those conversations and listen to our partners around the world as they express their concerns. as we cooperate with those and many other countries on counterterrorism operations, and we expect and are hopeful that that will continue. >>...
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i mean it's actually highly ironic president obama came in at a time when our standing in the world was as low as it had been in 50 years, after, as the george w. burkes went out and president obama raised that standing and secretary clinton, 250. but they're -- there are all sorts of smaller issues and problems and crises that our diplomats work, try to work out. somebody has to day the initiative and the united states is traditionally felt that it was our job not to solve every problem but to put together coalitions and, you know, the willing tons get the process of solving the problems started. and if we're not playing that role and we're not even looked to do play that role, that leads to a much more chaos, much more kind of -- the small problems becoming big problems, and the last thing i would say, because we haven't raised it, is the whole spying with the nsa and what that has done to our stature and that's another major, major problem. >> trudy, ruben just to pick up on that as we conclude this, in terms of what thed a mrgs needs to do differently in 2014. >> i agree with david
i mean it's actually highly ironic president obama came in at a time when our standing in the world was as low as it had been in 50 years, after, as the george w. burkes went out and president obama raised that standing and secretary clinton, 250. but they're -- there are all sorts of smaller issues and problems and crises that our diplomats work, try to work out. somebody has to day the initiative and the united states is traditionally felt that it was our job not to solve every problem but to...
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i mean no other baby in the world. i mean if michelle obama was expected a baby would we be outside? no, we wouldn't. >> reporter: we care of course, it's media frenzy but what about the general public? are you on tenterhooks? definitely not says the man from the monarchy group, republic. are you being a bit like sort of the grinch who spoiled christmas? >> no, not at all, i'm actually reflecting in on this occasion, i'm reflecting in on the majority i think. because most people are gettin on with their lives. i mean, i don't see people talking about it, i don't hear people talking about it. >> reporter: kate hasn't been seen in public since trooting the color last month. the only sighting at the lindo wing, a look-a-like in a newspaper stunt. there was no real news, as another day went by down on crazy street. >> brown: again, the major developments of the day: president obama said the nation needs to do some soul-searching after the shooting of trayvon martin. and russian opposition leader alexei navalny was released
i mean no other baby in the world. i mean if michelle obama was expected a baby would we be outside? no, we wouldn't. >> reporter: we care of course, it's media frenzy but what about the general public? are you on tenterhooks? definitely not says the man from the monarchy group, republic. are you being a bit like sort of the grinch who spoiled christmas? >> no, not at all, i'm actually reflecting in on this occasion, i'm reflecting in on the majority i think. because most people are...
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>> and now "bbc world news." >> this is "bbc world news america" reporting from washington. president obama makes the case for drone strikes in a broad national security address. has takenstates lethal targeted action against al qaeda al qaeda and its associated forces. including with remotely piloted aircraft commonly referred to as drones. >> in london, the soldier tha
>> and now "bbc world news." >> this is "bbc world news america" reporting from washington. president obama makes the case for drone strikes in a broad national security address. has takenstates lethal targeted action against al qaeda al qaeda and its associated forces. including with remotely piloted aircraft commonly referred to as drones. >> in london, the soldier tha
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obama, who once laid out a vision for a nuclear- free world, said today he'd also pursue ways to reduce both countries' shorter-range battlefield nukes. >> at the same time we'll work with our nato allies to seek bold reductions in u.s. and russian tactical weapons in europe, and we can forge a new international framework for peaceful nuclear power. >> warner: he and russian president vladimir putin met privately this week at the g-8 summit in northern ireland, in a tense session that focused largely on syria. aides said mr. obama briefed him on the arms cut proposal, but putin did not mention it today. instead, he again raised objections to a u.s. anti- missile system being deployed in europe. but russia's deputy prime minister said moscow couldn't take the proposal for further cuts in nuclear arms seriously, while the u.s. continues building a system to intercept those weapons. and putin's foreign policy advisor yuri ushakov said any negotiations on arms reductions would have to include other nuclear powers as well. the federation of american scientists estimates france, china and bri
obama, who once laid out a vision for a nuclear- free world, said today he'd also pursue ways to reduce both countries' shorter-range battlefield nukes. >> at the same time we'll work with our nato allies to seek bold reductions in u.s. and russian tactical weapons in europe, and we can forge a new international framework for peaceful nuclear power. >> warner: he and russian president vladimir putin met privately this week at the g-8 summit in northern ireland, in a tense session...
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the obama administration insisted again there is no doubt the assad regime used chemical weapons last week in a damascus suburb. inside the white house, the emphasis was on laying the legal ground work for a possible military strike in syria. spokesman jay carney pointed out that nearly 190 nations have signed a convention opposing the use of chemical weapons. >> there must be a response. kerry made that clear at the president's instruction and i'm echoing it again today. we cannot allow this kind of violation of an international norm with all the attendant grave consequences that it represents to go unanswered. what form that response will take is what the president is assessing now with his team. >> whatever form it takes carney was quick to say the goal will be limited. >> i want to make clear, that the options that we are considering are not about regime change. they are about responding to a clear violation of an international standard that prohibits the use of chemical weapons. >> as president obama pondered his options, defense secretary hagel visiting bruny told the bbc, the u
the obama administration insisted again there is no doubt the assad regime used chemical weapons last week in a damascus suburb. inside the white house, the emphasis was on laying the legal ground work for a possible military strike in syria. spokesman jay carney pointed out that nearly 190 nations have signed a convention opposing the use of chemical weapons. >> there must be a response. kerry made that clear at the president's instruction and i'm echoing it again today. we cannot allow...
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>> i think he inspires peopleard the world. i witnessed people coming to south africa to pay tribute to him during the world cup and at other moments. there is no greater figure in my lifetime, i think as president obama said, his inspiration, i think he has inspired people not just in south africa or in africa but around the world. and in the end what he did in south africa is an example that we all need to follow. >> gay mcdougall, what was theeo on to be the great leader that he was? qus. >> he was quite a remarkableind. i don't think there's anything, he has a down home folksiness to him as well. but i think the mixture of knowing how to handle and to deal with power, that seems very much as a member of a collective. of decision makers. as a member of a liberation movement of a political party, of south africans as a whole. i would never forget the, really, transcendent moment, that i was prinched t privilegee with him. put my name forward to be on the commission. but it was a remarkable moment. for him and for his nation.
>> i think he inspires peopleard the world. i witnessed people coming to south africa to pay tribute to him during the world cup and at other moments. there is no greater figure in my lifetime, i think as president obama said, his inspiration, i think he has inspired people not just in south africa or in africa but around the world. and in the end what he did in south africa is an example that we all need to follow. >> gay mcdougall, what was theeo on to be the great leader that he...
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>> i think obama understands it. i think obama understands that we're in a new age. if you will, the 20th century was a century of struggle for hegemony. and that involved direct political contests, military power. we are now in an age in which struggle for hegemony makes no sense, it's more whether we can establish enough stability in the world that we can deal with global problems. in that context, economic health is the point of departure. it's also the point of departure for global support for the united states and respect for the united states. >> brown: when he brings up climate change though through security, that's what he's talking about? >> exactly. but i do suspect as a practical matter he's going to be more preoccupied with potential strategic challenges. in the middle east, first of all and that involves a whole gambit of issues, in our relations with china, potentialfully our relations with russia and the growing problem of how do we structure an effective alliance with europe. and these the kind of issues that require a lot of patience and intelligence
>> i think obama understands it. i think obama understands that we're in a new age. if you will, the 20th century was a century of struggle for hegemony. and that involved direct political contests, military power. we are now in an age in which struggle for hegemony makes no sense, it's more whether we can establish enough stability in the world that we can deal with global problems. in that context, economic health is the point of departure. it's also the point of departure for global...
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>> and now, "bbc world news." >> this is "bbc world news america." charges of chemical weapons used in syria. president obama warrants if confirmed, there will be consequences. >> for the syrian government to utilize chemical weapons on its people, it crosses a line that will change my calculus in how the united states approaches these issues. >>
>> and now, "bbc world news." >> this is "bbc world news america." charges of chemical weapons used in syria. president obama warrants if confirmed, there will be consequences. >> for the syrian government to utilize chemical weapons on its people, it crosses a line that will change my calculus in how the united states approaches these issues. >>
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such enthusiasm throughout the continent really for obama. and really thought the african world. but i think that enthusiasm has waned. when you see a continuation of a real focus almost narrowly some say on the so-called war on terror. what you see is still a mill tarrization of u.s. engagement with africa. it is not only the continuation of the africa command started under george bush, continued under president obama, but we see quite frankly, you know, the new announcement of a drone base in niger. you see steady flow of weapons into the region. the resistance of the administration to be a signatory on a u.n. arms trade treaty, recognizing that arms coming into the continent are what's fueling much of the conflict. so you see really a continuation of policies that have done much more harm than good. >> ifill: does it make a difference where he chose to go? in going to senegal and going to south africa and going to tanzania. not going to nigeria or eet cope i can't or anymore troubled democracies. is that significant? >> it's very significant because i think many africans see t
such enthusiasm throughout the continent really for obama. and really thought the african world. but i think that enthusiasm has waned. when you see a continuation of a real focus almost narrowly some say on the so-called war on terror. what you see is still a mill tarrization of u.s. engagement with africa. it is not only the continuation of the africa command started under george bush, continued under president obama, but we see quite frankly, you know, the new announcement of a drone base in...
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obama honored two notable figures-- the reverend c.t. vivian, a leader in the movement and the late bayard rustin, who helped organize the 1963 march on washington. his partner was on hand. >> bayard had an unshakable optimism, nerves of steel, and most importantly, a faith that if the cause is just and people are organized nothing can stand in our way. for decades, this great leader, often at dr. king's side, was denied his rightful place in history because he was openly gay. no medal can change that, but today we honor bayard rustin's memory by taking our place in his march towards true equality, no matter who we are or who we love. >> woodruff: a pioneer of the women's movement was celebrated as well: gloria steinem. >> as a writer, a speaker, an activist, she awakened a vast and often skeptical public to problems like domestic violence, a lack of affordable child care, unfair hiring practices. because of her work, across america and around the world, more women are afforded the respect and opportunities that they deserve, but she als
obama honored two notable figures-- the reverend c.t. vivian, a leader in the movement and the late bayard rustin, who helped organize the 1963 march on washington. his partner was on hand. >> bayard had an unshakable optimism, nerves of steel, and most importantly, a faith that if the cause is just and people are organized nothing can stand in our way. for decades, this great leader, often at dr. king's side, was denied his rightful place in history because he was openly gay. no medal...
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>> and now "bbc world news america." >> this is "abc world news america" reporting from washington. world news america" reporting from washington. president obama says that he is not looking for a photo with nelson mandela. one american is reported killed in egypt. war photography, does it reveal the horror or desensitize us to it? welcome to our viewers on pbs in america
>> and now "bbc world news america." >> this is "abc world news america" reporting from washington. world news america" reporting from washington. president obama says that he is not looking for a photo with nelson mandela. one american is reported killed in egypt. war photography, does it reveal the horror or desensitize us to it? welcome to our viewers on pbs in america